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Author Archives: james
They didn’t kill Kenny!
Sad to hear about Kevin Keegan’s death. He was possibly the first “celebrity” sportsman that I was aware of, perhaps alongside James Hunt and Mark Spitz. When searching online to remind myself of things lost in the depths of my … Continue reading
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Another unfortunate choice of words
To be fair, I’m not surprised that she didn’t want a “big job”. Not given this heat, at least.
I think my neighbour is “retiring”
Or giving up farming, as it were. This is one of his fields. In almost twenty-five years he’s never left it go like this. Other fields are the same. He keeps/kept cattle, and whilst I’m sure I can still hear … Continue reading
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Non-black Hungarian Black chiles
If they’re left on the plant, this is what happens to mine. It’s a gorgeous colour and very glossy, More attractive than a red japapeno, I’d say.
Well that’s not supposed to happen
I was measuring ingredients out to go into the breadmaker this evening and all of a sudden this happened. I guess the weld must have weakened somehow. Shame I don’t have the skills to re-weld stainless steel.
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A new friend
We’ve had loads of these in the house this Summer. They’ve never invaded before. I have no idea why they’re moving in. I can’t imagine there’s much for them to eat here. I’ve read that butterflies seem to be doing … Continue reading
I went a bit crazy today
One from the morning, then three about half an hour apart in the early afternoon. I’m amazed I’m still alive 😀 I’m not inclined to discount the reading though, because the pulse rate is consistent with it.
One more pair
Both early afternoon, just a few minutes apart. So really only one of interest.
And back to one
I’m a bit crap at this some days. Interestingly though, it’s a little lower than usual for the morning.
Just the two today
Morning and early afternoon.